Registered Nurse (RN) in Norfolk, NE

The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter. We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere. We are looking for skilled, professional Registered Nurses for temporary on-call RN positions. In this role you will be an integral part of our Behavioral Health Division and provide critical care to adult patients with mental illness at Norfolk Regional Center (NRC). You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans Examples of Work Registered Nurses perform general nursing duties including: Assessment Documentation Patient interventions Case management Medical administration Review of doctors' orders Arranging for lab protocols May lead/direct the work of other nurses and/or paraprofessional staff Work Schedule: Full-time position available: Will work a combination of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts on day shift and on evening shift, will work every 3rd weekend. Starting pay rate for full-time new hires: $51.336/hour. Qualifications / Requirements REQUIREMENTS: A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska. OTHER: Consideration will be given to applicants who will receive a degree / license within 90 days of application date. Candidates must obtain licensure prior to employment. Valid driver's license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to: be flexible and adapt to rapidly changing situations. Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic working relationships. Work and function as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team. For more information about the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Health, please visit our website, http://dhhs.ne.gov. For more information about nursing positions available contact Nichole Newland by phone at 531-207-5418 or email nichole.newland@nebraska.gov Pay: From $51.33 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person